MARRIAGE :: promises
It’s so easy today, or maybe just seems such common practice, during weak moments in marriage, to be tempted to think of alternatives. To think about breaking the promises made at the alter. Words like seperation and divorce are the new norm. But I feel moved by today’s devotional to remember that marriage was created not just to give us the good times, good feelings and good partnership. The marriage covenant is meant to be permanent and unwavering—unconditional in every other way—because through it, we more vividly experience the unconditional love, grace, and forgiveness of God. Marriage was created to move us and change us during the hard times. There…
MARRIAGE :: authenticity
“It’s easy, in our culture, to idealize marriage. This is especially true for younger generations who have grown up seeing reality through the lens of social media. Authenticity is applauded and sharing your real life is celebrated—just as long as it’s not too authentic or too real.” In the beginning of our marriage, I was so lost. Even with awesome examples of healthy marriages in my life I so struggled with how to actually BE married. I was so SELFISH. I had such high expectations. I often think Eric is a saint for hanging in there with me while I fumbled through the first few years. I wanted marriage to…
FAITH :: cure
When I did a poll a few days ago, 77% of you voted that you are more surrounded by negative marriage talk as opposed to positive. I figured the stats would go that route, just mainly because of the culture we live in today, and the divorce rate. So my next devotional focus was an easy choice. Because of those poll results. But also because there is always room for improvement in my own marriage. We all have gaps in our ability to give and receive love. On our own, we’re all missing something. Gaps. I have so many gaps. I’m selfish. I’m impatient. I seek perfection. I have expectations…
